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Delivering research excellence and impact
With 60 years of research and innovation expertise, we're working with industry and community partners to create the ultimate testbed for scalable innovations.
Research that matters
Our research priorities reflect our strengths and the areas where we can have the greatest impact, for our regions and our world.
Discovery and impact
Transforming the minerals sector
Traditional processes of recovering particles of high metallurgical value are becoming unsustainable as our population grows. Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin is changing this through a long line of innovations and collaborations.
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Using viruses to fight cancer
Professor Darren Shafren's accidental discovery led to the one of the largest biotech buyouts in Australian history - and a new stream of cancer-busting immunotherapy drugs.
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Innovation and partnerships
Strong partnerships – both new and established – are central to the research we do. With these partnerships, we can make an impact on local and global fronts.
Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER)
NIER’s multi-disciplinary research teams work with industry partners across our regions to deliver sustainable solutions in the energy, resources, food and water sectors.
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Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
A collaboration between the University of Newcastle and the Hunter New England Local Health District, HMRI is Australia’s leading regional medical research institute.
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Institute for Regional Futures (IRF)
The Institute for Regional Futures works with government, community and industry to provide research and advice that informs policy and drives decisions for the future of our regions.
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Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
KEE is the front door for industry to connect with The University’s world-class research and technologies.
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TUNRA
TUNRA is a vehicle to build and promote applied research opportunities for the University and industry.
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Integrated Innovation Network (I2N)
The I2N fuels the success of innovators and entrepreneurs by connecting them to community, customers, coaching and capital.
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